transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈspīz ]
transitive verb
( de·spised ; de·spis·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French despis-, stem of despire, from Latin despicere, from de- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1. : to look down on with contempt or aversion
despised the weak
2. : to regard as negligible, worthless, or distasteful
• de·spise·ment -ˈspīz-mənt noun
• de·spis·er -ˈspī-zər noun
Synonyms:
despise , contemn , scorn , disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration. despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing
despises cowards
contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious
contemns the image of women promoted by advertisers
scorn implies a ready or indignant contempt
scorns the very thought of retirement
disdain implies an arrogant or supercilious aversion to what is regarded as unworthy
disdained popular music